Production / Manufacturing Chemist

BASIC FUNCTION

• Assist in the development of new products and processes.
• Manufacture commercial and non-commercial products using established methods or procedures.
• Work to improve production processes to improve yield, efficiency, and throughput.
• Work with large volumes of organic solvents.
• Develop a basic understanding of all available test methods and usage thereof.
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with supervision on formulating new products using acrylate/methacrylates, urethanes, and other typical monomers.
• Assist in transferring products from R&D to production.
• Trouble-shoot processes to maintain adherence to product reproducibility and quality for availability to scale-up semi-commercial products to commercial scale
• Organized record keeping and distribution
• Respect mutual work areas by keeping work area clean and safe
• Competent in the manufacture of products in all areas.
• Accurately document preparation and experience in scale-up and transfer of R&D projects.
• Support R&D in the development of new products.
• Review and improve processes in the incumbent’s area of expertise.
• Review all production make-sheets and operator checklists for completeness and correctness. Ensure that required data has been entered into the appropriate databases.
• Manage raw material inventories and notify purchasing for supplies as appropriate.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry/Science or experience in Production related field acceptable
• Ability to understand and follow Standard Operatimg Procedures
• Proficient in comprehensive math skills including basic statistics and algebra
• Computer proficient (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent oral and written communication

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

DM Healthcare, Inc. is an innovative company based in San Diego, CA. Our customer market spans the restorative dental market, cosmetic nail formulation industry, 3D printing and a proprietary horse hoof repair product line.

Recommended Skills

• Algebra
• Attention To Detail
• Chemistry
• Communication
• Databases
• Mathematics